The Dangers of Some Herbal Medicines Exposed
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Herbal medicines used to be considered the answer for all those who cast a
critical and quizzical eye on prescription drugs and their side effects. After all,
herbs were derived from plants and plants were considered safe and healthy!
Yet in recent decades the wide eyed naiveté that used to be at the heart of
this matter has begun to wane and as a matter of fact there is now a
movement underfoot that seeks to heavily regulate the sale of herbal
medicines.
tea, nutritional supplement, or essential oil – remember that the potential for
harm is the same. Do not assume that a cream is safer than a supplement
simply because the former is rubbed onto the skin while the latter is ingested.
The ingredients of the cream will frequently pass through the layers of the skin
and then become absorbed by the bloodstream and thus affect the human
body. There is no delivery system for herbal medicines that is less dangerous
or safer than others.
Request a list of the ingredients and make sure that you receive an
English version. It is tempting to be content with a list that is written in a foreign
language and take the willingness of the manufacturer to supply you with these
ingredients as a good sign of their honesty and the safety of the ingredients,
but frequently these lists contain only the most generic mentioning of
ingredients and whether they are in English or any other language, they are
still not sufficient.
Be on the lookout for banned substances. There are several drugs and
herbal medicines that have been banned in the United States because they
have become associated with the high risk of fatality. At the top of the list is
ephedrine, which was a popular ingredient for weight loss supplements. Do not
risk your health and life by opting to purchase herbal medicines that still
contain such items. Available for sale via mail order or in the dark recesses of
hole in the wall natural herb stores, it is tempting to buy them – after all, if
someone makes it, it must be safe – but the reality check that is found in so
many news stories talking about unsuspecting consumers turning up dead
after ingesting these medicines provides a powerful deterrent that cannot be
ignored.
Remember that renal failure, heart failure, seizures, and miscarriages
are not usually reported on the evening news – unless they happen to a
celebrity – and the risks associated with herbal medicines may not be as
exposed as you would like, but they are clear and present nonetheless.
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critical and quizzical eye on prescription drugs and their side effects. After all,
herbs were derived from plants and plants were considered safe and healthy!
Yet in recent decades the wide eyed naiveté that used to be at the heart of
this matter has begun to wane and as a matter of fact there is now a
movement underfoot that seeks to heavily regulate the sale of herbal
medicines.
- The dangers of some
herbal medicines exposed
in the press, online, and of
course the evening news, it
is surprising that many
consumers are still opting
for the more dangerous
road less traveled in order
to bring about a desired
result – usually weight loss –
and to protect yourself from
falling victim to a
questionable herbal
medicine yourself, here are
some tips that are vital to
follow:
tea, nutritional supplement, or essential oil – remember that the potential for
harm is the same. Do not assume that a cream is safer than a supplement
simply because the former is rubbed onto the skin while the latter is ingested.
The ingredients of the cream will frequently pass through the layers of the skin
and then become absorbed by the bloodstream and thus affect the human
body. There is no delivery system for herbal medicines that is less dangerous
or safer than others.
Request a list of the ingredients and make sure that you receive an
English version. It is tempting to be content with a list that is written in a foreign
language and take the willingness of the manufacturer to supply you with these
ingredients as a good sign of their honesty and the safety of the ingredients,
but frequently these lists contain only the most generic mentioning of
ingredients and whether they are in English or any other language, they are
still not sufficient.
Be on the lookout for banned substances. There are several drugs and
herbal medicines that have been banned in the United States because they
have become associated with the high risk of fatality. At the top of the list is
ephedrine, which was a popular ingredient for weight loss supplements. Do not
risk your health and life by opting to purchase herbal medicines that still
contain such items. Available for sale via mail order or in the dark recesses of
hole in the wall natural herb stores, it is tempting to buy them – after all, if
someone makes it, it must be safe – but the reality check that is found in so
many news stories talking about unsuspecting consumers turning up dead
after ingesting these medicines provides a powerful deterrent that cannot be
ignored.
Remember that renal failure, heart failure, seizures, and miscarriages
are not usually reported on the evening news – unless they happen to a
celebrity – and the risks associated with herbal medicines may not be as
exposed as you would like, but they are clear and present nonetheless.
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